After a ten-day delay, inshore shrimp season begins today. Jeff Palermo reports.
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Hundreds of first responders made a procession through the capitol city yesterday, paying tribute to a decorated police officer who died yesterday morning from injuries suffered when a pickup truck hit his motorcycle in what authorities believe was an intentional attack back in June. Sergeant Caleb Eisworth served on the Baton Rouge Police force for 23. Authorities say the charge against the man responsible for the crash will be upgraded to first-degree murder.
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With this month marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a new documentary premiering tonight on ESPN takes a look back at the Saints’ first game back in the Superdome. “Above The Tide: 20 Years After Katrina” premiers at six local time tonight on ESPN. It’s directed by Julian Gooden, who says the film features interviews with all the important people who were with the Saints on that magical night in September of 2006.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon will be in Baton Rouge this morning as part of her nationwide tour. McMahon said she’s looking to highlight what happens when local communities lead.